KJV ORIGINAL
Yea, they sacrificed their sons and their daughters unto devils,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Yes, they sacrificed their sons and daughters to demons,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how the Israelites committed the horrific sin of sacrificing their own children to false gods and evil spirits.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to periods when the Israelites adopted pagan worship practices from surrounding nations, including child sacrifice to gods like Molech. Archaeological evidence confirms that child sacrifice was practiced by various Canaanite cultures that Israel encountered. Psalm 106 recounts Israel's repeated cycles of rebellion and unfaithfulness throughout their history.
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